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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LB59 DZLMOT history

LB59 DZL is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,070 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DZL was last recorded at 123,070 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,192 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,878 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,070 miles
  • 2024 – 120,192 miles
  • 2023 – 119,924 miles
  • 2021 – 118,044 miles
  • 2020 – 115,724 miles
  • 2019 – 111,179 miles
  • 2018 – 107,540 miles
  • 2017 – 100,727 miles
  • 2016 – 94,009 miles
  • 2015 – 90,535 miles
  • 2014 – 83,656 miles
  • 2013 – 65,480 miles
  • 2012 – 49,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,070 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,070 miles (+2,878)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    312869464773
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,192 miles (+268)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    219862059314
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,924 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,924 miles
    Test number
    940062895612
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail119,924 miles (+1,852)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,924 miles
    Test number
    854221098856
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    392247343595
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,072 miles (+28)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    894485284440
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,044 miles (+2,320)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    483727071935
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass115,724 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    936918015321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,179 miles (+3,639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    656287571096
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,540 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,540 miles
    Test number
    984917992217
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail107,538 miles (+6,811)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    811118172743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,727 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    453149007461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,009 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    277148978160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,983 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    195996494888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,535 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,535 miles
    Test number
    902294989932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,656 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    458069244367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,628 miles (+18,148)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    599457644368
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass65,480 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    485328733320
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail65,425 miles (+15,609)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    515697533323
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass49,816 miles (+268)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,816 miles
    Test number
    488889642474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket corroded

  21. Fail49,548 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    725395342325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Questions about LB59 DZL

Does LB59 DZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 DZL is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DZL?
The MOT on LB59 DZL is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 DZL done?
LB59 DZL was recorded at 123,070 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has LB59 DZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DZL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 DZL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 DZL find?
LB59 DZL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all around; engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 2 more.

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